Quote Originally Posted by jdamiens
My 12 year old gunite pool is in need of cosmetic care. I've thought of resurfacing but was quoted $5,000 and told this lasts about 5 years. I found a too good to be true epoxy paint on the Internet called Ultraguard, claiming it to be an industrial coating rather than a paint, that will last 20 years and will fix any small cracks. Does anyone have experience with Ultraguard or another type paint or suggest what is the best way to give an old pool a new face? Thanks, JJ
$5,000 for 5 yrs??? no way!!! no how!!! sounds like whoever quoted you, doesnt know that much about plaster. I've been in the industry for 30 yrs and i have seen plaster go as long as 20+ years, considering that the pool was properly balanced and taken care of. Hope that this helps.